Shadow Trails in Azeroth

"Dean, have you also received the invitation?"

When Blake entered the hall of the Mage Tower where the academy lived, he saw all the members of the mission, including Dean Blue Moon and Prince Faroldis, gathered here.

And everyone holds an invitation of the same style in their hands.

He raised his eyebrows and asked:

"The magic debate has been suspended?"

"Well, the meeting was adjourned for three hours. Our magic fellows in Dalaran obviously believe that dealing with some political emergencies is more important than exploring the truth of magic."

Dean Lan Yue replied expressionlessly.

Although he didn't seem to care, the pirates who were already familiar with the dean's character knew that dean Lanyue's slightly sarcastic way of speaking clearly had strong opinions on his peers in Dalaran.

The dean took another look at the invitation in his hand and said to his disciples with a lack of interest:

"Ever since we came into contact with human civilization, the name of Lordaeron has constantly appeared in front of our eyes. This kingdom has very strong potential in human civilization. This king wants to be crowned emperor?

And, does the college affairs we are advancing have anything to do with this king and his country? "

Dean asked Black. The pirate knew the elegant meaning of the string and said in a gentle tone:

"Potential is all relative. According to the standards of the seven human kingdoms, Lordaeron is indeed a first-rate power. However, although it is large in area, its strength is basically on par with Quel'Thalas and Suramar. between.

If the dean doesn't want to waste time watching the ceremony, he can refuse. This will not cause any trouble to the college.

Don’t worry about what impact it will have on me. "

"According to what I have learned from the mages of Dalaran in the past few days, the strength of Lordaeron is basically equivalent to a medium-sized province in the Elf Empire, similar in size and strength to the city of Faronar.

Well, judging from the current development status of human civilization, it is indeed very good. "

Prince Faroldis beside him also gave a standard comparison in the style of an upper elf. The dean nodded, thought for a moment and said:

"It would be a little rude to refuse directly. After all, the other party is a royal family.

This invitation was delivered to us through the Kirin Tor's channels. Our human spellcaster friends obviously want to help us integrate further into the civilization of this continent.

Their willingness to be our ‘introducers’ is a kindness that must be reciprocated.

But rather than making excuses with politicians, I would rather devote my energy to the ongoing magic debate. I believe other mentors have the same idea.

Well, let's send an envoy who doesn't have to participate in the debate to represent the college and attend the ceremony.

This way we can take care of the goodwill of our new friends without delaying the important things we are doing in Dalaran. "

After Dean Lan Yue finished speaking, everyone around him looked at Black silently. Apparently, everyone had appointed the most "uneducated" guy among all the instructors in the college to go on their behalf.

"My status is special, Dean, and it's not suitable for me to appear in a big way."

Blake didn't really care.

He shrugged and declined:

“However, my school girl Xiao Xingxing, regardless of her family background, knowledge of magic theory, and status in the academy, is very suitable to attend the ceremony as an envoy of the academy.

I can be her deputy and companion. "

"good."

Dean Lan Yue nodded and said calmly:

"My disciple Xiao Xingxing has a somewhat out-of-touch personality. She cannot handle the day-to-day affairs of an envoy. You are still required to take charge of this aspect."

"Don't worry about this at all. Dean, do you really think we are going to attend a wedding?"

Blake grinned and said:

"A big event happened last night, which has already made the old kings jump. They have no intention of attending the wedding now. They are probably eager to start a king's meeting in Lordaeron City.

Poor Princess Calia's big day is destined to be upstaged by that bald old man.

However, this is not a bad thing for her.

In addition, Dean, when you stay in Dalaran and happily participate in debates immersed in magical truths, don't forget to be vigilant and defensive. The city will probably not be peaceful these days.

If something happens, I will rush back as soon as possible. "

Dean Lanyue nodded. Blake had been emphasizing this. She also thought it was necessary and prepared a plan according to the disciple's instructions.

A few minutes later, when Little Xingxing changed into a beautiful long dress, carried a lady's bag and walked out proudly, the smelly pirate disguised with a deceitful orb left the mage tower with her.

"Miss, please!"

Blake, who was disguised as a black-haired gentleman, opened the door for Little Xingxing, who was wearing a lady's wide-brimmed hat. The latter didn't know where he learned it, and he even held up the hem of his skirt to give the senior a ladylike bow.

They originally planned to go directly to the city of Lordaeron through the portal in Dalaran, but as soon as they left the mage tower, a convoy of three carriages stopped in front of Black and Little Star.

"boarding!"

Saidan Dathrohan, who was sitting at the front of the carriage as the groom, grabbed the reins and pouted at Black.

The pirate shrugged and did not resist. He reached into his pocket and took out a silver coin, threw it to the "coachman" as a tip, then opened the door and got in.

Knight Saidan looked at the silver coins in his hand with twitching eyes.

He deliberately threw this thing on the stinky pirate's face, but in the end he put it away silently. For followers of the Light, waste is a terrible sin.

The stupid little Xingxing also wanted to follow, but was stopped by the big knight.

The latter said softly:

"My little princess, please take the second car and don't disturb your senior's important meeting."

"Hey, hey, hey?"

Little Xingxing said suspiciously and dissatisfied:

"Is there the captain's old lover inside? Why is it so secretive that no one can see it?"

Saidan had also seen Little Star in Northrend. He knew the character of the blue dragon lady and was not surprised. He just shook his head and pulled down his hood again.

Little Xingxing complained while getting into the second carriage carrying the beautiful bag that the girl from Yue County had given her before, only to find that someone was already in the carriage.

"Hey! Little Anna and the little nuisance!"

Little Star looked at the beautifully dressed Jaina Proudmoore in the carriage with surprise, and the latter also looked at her with surprise.

The two girls cheered and hugged each other.

Naturally, Alsace, whom she called a "little nuisance," couldn't be happy.

No one would be happy to be called a nuisance.

The most important thing is that he originally planned to take this opportunity to chat with Gianna.

Now it's gone.

"That annoying dad asked me to attend Sister Calia's wedding on his behalf. He went to attend the king's meeting by himself."

As the carriage began to move, little Gianna complained angrily to her new friend:

"Little Xingxing, I have encountered a crisis in my life. I suddenly have a sister. Yesterday, my father took me to Aunt Jinjian's mage tower and had dinner with her.

It turns out I've seen her before, in Dalaran.

I thought she was very chic at the time, but now that everyone is sitting together, it feels awkward. "

"You should go to the car in front and tell the captain about this. He might be interested in enlightening you, and maybe he will teach you some damn dark wisdom if you become interested.

By the way, you humans have a lot to do!

It’s not like I suddenly gained a grandpa and a bunch of uncles and aunts, but do you see what I’m complaining about? "

Little Xingxing complained in her heart, but on the surface she still played the role of a gentle big sister, sharing her feelings with Gianna in a soft voice.

She didn't just say it casually.

Precisely because of the experience of suddenly joining the Blue Dragon Legion, what Little Xingxing said is quite in line with Jaina's tangled mentality at this moment. The more the two talked, the more speculative they became, completely leaving little Alsace aside.

Let the little prince not mention how depressed he is.

The convoy of three black carriages was very low-key in the city, but as soon as they left the city and drove into the Silver Pine Forest, nearly a hundred well-trained paladins wearing plate armor and holy white cloaks gathered as a Guard.

The leader is the great knight Turayan.

Saidan was the coachman and Turayan was the guard. There are also members in the convoy who have very simple backgrounds like Jaina and Arthas. There is no need to say who the owner of this carriage is.

"I thought Lothar would be here too. After all, I just gave him a little trouble."

In the swaying carriage, Blake looked at Pope Fa'o, who was wearing a priest's robe, holding a scroll in his hand, and a priest's staff by his leg. He was energetic and unusually gentle.

He said with appreciation:

"As expected of Lothar, he has the air of a general and is really calm."

"The marshal you say has the air of a general is sharpening his sword on the third carriage."

The Pope slowly closed the scroll in his hand, glanced at Blake with a smile, and said:

"After he met with the loyal knight of Alterac this morning, he almost came to your door with a sword to reason with you. It was me who persuaded him to be patient.

I told him that when dealing with a treacherous person like you, you must be fully prepared in advance.

the same as you.

You still need to be careful when you meet him. He is an old and hardened warrior. Anger is his strength, and what you did made him very angry. "

"It seems that I have to thank Your Majesty for saving my dog's life."

The pirate laughed nonchalantly and said:

"But I think Your Majesty made a special detour to invite me to Dalaran. You must have something to say to me, right? We are all old acquaintances serving the Holy Light, so you are welcome.

Just say whatever you want. "

"After you conveyed to Dasohan the request of the Holy Light Church to help you in Northern Xinjiang, I have a lot to say to you and a lot of questions to ask. I hope you are prepared."

The Pope's expression turned serious and he emphasized:

"After all, what the Holy Light gives needs to be used to maintain order, not destroy it. In my opinion, every cooperation with you needs to be cautious. What happened in Alterac last night has further strengthened my idea."

Hearing this unkind remark, Black not only did not refute, but nodded with deep understanding. He said:

"It's a very rational judgment. If I were in your position, I would do the same. When working with people like me, you really need to be careful and careful.

Since it takes at least a day and a half to go from Dalaran to the Royal City of Lordaeron by land, we still have enough opportunities to "deepen mutual trust."

My school girl and I just thought of it as a ride, and they would drop us off in the Royal City of Dalaran.

Let's not go to the palace yet. "

Blake leaned on the comfortable seat of the carriage and spoke to the Pope in a relaxed tone.

Fao shook his head and said:

"Then I regret to tell you that you may have taken the wrong car, Blake.

At the request of House Menethil and House Presto, I will first go to the Monastery of Lordain to pray for the union of Princess Calia and Lord Davar, and to pray for the blessings from the Holy Light.

Great Knight Mograine also warmly invited us to stay in his territory temporarily.

Lothar will go with me. "

"Oh? Are you going to the Holy Land of Holy Light in the Grand Dukedom of Mograine?"

The originally uninterested pirate immediately became interested and said with bright eyes:

"Well, Your Majesty the Pope, you also know that although I walk in darkness, I have always admired the Holy Light.

Before, I had neither the opportunity nor the time to go to the Holy Light's Hope Chapel in Stratholme, or to the North County Monastery in the Kingdom of Stormwind to admire the majesty of the Holy Light.

This time I got into the right car at the right time, at the right place, and it was taking me to the right destination!

This is the enlightenment of the Holy Light to me, Your Majesty.

I have a heartfelt request!

I hope that as a Templar Assassin, I can temporarily follow you on a pilgrimage to Lordaen Monastery, one of the three holy places. I hope that the holy light can shine into my dark and deep heart.

This is perhaps the best compliment I can receive for working in the dark to smear the Holy Light. "

Blake said a lot to His Holiness the Pope in a sincere and nervous tone. Judging from his "sincere" look, if His Holiness the Pope wanted to perform the baptism of Holy Light for him now, Black would choose to accept it without hesitation.

Faced with this disgusting statement, even the gentle old pope had a strange expression at this moment.

After several seconds of silence, he said:

"I always feel that you are not well-intentioned, Black. This may not be what a cleric should say, but you do have a weird and dark temperament about you, and everyone who has met you says so.

You are that kind of special being who shows up to do bad things even if you want to do good things.

I don't think a pilgrimage to the Holy Land will bring light to your dark heart, but it doesn't hurt to try. If you hate politics too, then I'll allow you to come with us. "

"Politics? Ugh"

Blake made a dramatic gesture of retching and said:

"That thing gives me a bad appetite, indigestion, and nightmares. Listen to a group of old foxes discussing how to deal with a bald old soldier? Or learn valuable life lessons from an elder?

Is this still a choice?

Your Holiness, of course I will go with you.

And I will take the initiative to kill any bastard who approaches you maliciously. I will always be a Templar assassin you can trust, a war dog recruited by the Holy Light in the darkness.

As long as you give the order, my fleet and I will tear apart all enemies for the church.

Of course, no matter how loyal a dog is, it still needs rewards of meat and bones.

Hope you can understand this. "